Parkinson’s Wellness Day @ Valley of the Sun J

Presented by The Harold & Jean Grossman Parkinson’s Program.

Did You Know?

Over 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year. By 2030, it’s estimated there will be over 1.2 million people living with Parkinson’s in the United States?

Primarily affecting those 65+, currently there is no cure for Parkinson’s. But it can me managed. Together.

Join Us for Parkinson’s Wellness Day!

A morning dedicated to helping support those who have Parkinson’s and the caregivers that support them.

From a Parkinson’s expo, featuring community partners, to exercise segments for those with active Parkinson’s Disease (PD) at all-levels and informative sessions, to snacks and time for rest and connection, attendees will find meaning and comfort.

2026 Registration

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Doors & Community Partner Tables Open: 9:15am
Presentation: 10am-12pm

The Social Hall @ Valley of the Sun J

12701 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

2026 Featured Speaker

Therese Uthke

Therese Uthke, is the co-founder, executive director/president of Parkinson Mentors Arizona (PMAZ) and has been since 2024. She is also a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at the Muhammad Ali Movement Disorders Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. Therese has worked primarily with people with Parkinson’s disease for the past 13 years.

2026 Featured Speaker

George Eckenrode

George Eckenrode is a retired nurse-midwife who moved with his wife to Arizona from Pennsylvania in 2019 to be near his three grandchildren (and his daughter and son-in-law) who live in Phoenix. He was diagnosed with PD in 2018 and has been exercising at the J, moving (“Movement is Medicine”) at Arizona Ballet and singing with Tremble Clefs of Arizona since his arrival (or almost). Until PD is no more, he will work to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases.

2026 Featured Discussion

The Power of Connection: Building Community Beyond a Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Learn the power of community after a Parkinson’s Diagnosis. Through expert speakers and shared experiences, we celebrate connection, support, and the resources that help people with Parkinson’s thrive.